Found 72 Counselling & Help Line volunteering opportunities in Australia

The NRL Cowboys House is a boarding facility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are from rural and remote locations where access to high school education is unavailable. The students go to a variety of schools across Townsville and an after-school study program is run daily with the assistance of volunteer tutors. The role of the tutor is to assist the students who reside at the NRL Cowboys House with their assessment, homework, and study. #youthvol

This position seeks supportive, empathetic long term volunteers who are able to respond appropriately to callers telephoning the crisis line and in face-to-face communications. These people may be expressing suicidal feelings or are in despair. Annual mid year intake and comprehensive training. Note that role is rostered across weekdays, weekends and nights - the Crisis Line operates 24 hours 7 days a week.

The Director of Fundraising has overall responsibility for the organisation’s effectiveness in raising funds to target and support the organisation's goals. Report to the Chief Executive Officer Supervises - Fundraising/Bequests Manager

Wildcare helpline adviser volunteers respond to telephone enquiries from members of the public who have found sick or injured wildlife in WA. They provide advice and refer callers to a further network of specialised volunteers who rehabilitate these animals so they can be released back into the wild.

Community Support and Information Volunteers are responsible for interviewing and assisting clients with information, emergency relief and referrals to other relevant services. Note: All interviews will be conducted over the phone.

As a Legal Officer/Legal Counsel, you'll provide prompt and concise general legal advice, solutions-driven support and assistance (including legal opinions and legal research) to the leadership team on various legal issues (disciplinary, contract, association, governance, risk management, statutory filing, regulatory reporting and contentious matters) related to the day‐to‐day business of the organisation.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ Wildcare Helpline receives around 13,000 calls each year from members of the public concerned about sick or injured native wildlife

A Volunteer Board member is an elected participant on the Board of Directors of a corporation or the supervisory committee of an organisation. The Board of Directors of a company is defined as the governing body that is tasked with decisions pertaining to the Organisation.

Calling out to creative individuals willing to be a volunteer mentor to a child between 10-14 years old. We believe that warm hearts, open minds, a sense of humour and ability to truly connect is what is required to make a positive impact on the life of a young person. Connect to a child, share your creative talent, change a life.

Are you keen to support people in your community who have a cognitive or mental disability? Many of those living in supported care environments rely on Community Visitors to listen to their concerns, and ensure that their living environment is meeting their needs well. If you have passion and commitment to make a difference and to stand up for the rights of people with a disability, then this may be the perfect role for you!

Do you live with chronic pain and passionate about helping others? We are seeking an engaging and enthusiastic team member to facilitate and support those affected by chronic pain in the Bundaberg community and surrounding areas. The role is responsible for ensuring pain support group events and activities run smoothly and liaising with APMA to provide a cohesive community service.

Work with young people aged 12-15 years old. Share your skills/experience.

Events Manager will coordinate and manage all events of FoxG1, working to drive forward existing and new initiatives. The successful candidate will bring their experience to steer these activities to reach new audiences, increase participation and demonstrate value.

* VOLUNTEERS MUST BE PARENTS TO CHILDREN WITH ALCOHOL & DRUG ISSUES * With the lived experience of supporting your own child (teenager or adult) through the rigours of substance misuse and with the desire to support other parents going though similar challenges with their children, you will use active listening skills to support, talk through options and offer hope to parents calling the State-wide Parent and Family Drug Support Line.

Provide care and support to clients, carers, families and staff of the Palliative Care Service at Robina Hospital.

This volunteer opportunity will help to Lend an ear to people in need. Sometimes people just need to be heard. We are always looking for people, from all walks of life, who can be generous with their time to help us respond to callers to provide empathy and compassion so that no one has to face life alone. #UnitingCareQLD #UCTSV

As a Peer Connections Volunteer you will use lived experience of gambling harm to provide peer support to community members still struggling/affected by gambling, through advice and support.

Become an integral member of a dedicated and respected crisis support team. You can be someone who provides immediate assistance to people over the phone who are lonely, desperate and in crisis.

Responsible for managing the organisation's relationships with key strategic Partner organisations and developing new strategic Partnerships to achieve funding targets and 'Preferred Partner' status for the organisation.

Responsible for conducting and widely disseminating research into current health, social, political, and economic issues as they affect need/disadvantaged people in order to provide authoritative practice, comment, and advice.